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A swap deal should be on the cards for Tottenham and Fulham as they ponder the possibility of doing transfer business this summer. Spurs are gearing up for a Champions League season, needing to improve significantly under Thomas Frank if they are going to compete in that competition and compete for European qualification through the Premier League.

As for Fulham, they just missed out on European football last season and will want to go one better in the next campaign, with Marco Silva likely wanting to see more progress from his men.

But the Cottagers are facing the possibility of losing one of their best players, with interest aplenty in star left-back Antonee Robinson. Tottenham are one club who have been linked with a move for the American, and that should come as no surprise.

Even Liverpool boss Arne Slot said of Robinson last season: “He is definitely a threat. I saw this when Fulham played Arsenal and against us. He is having a great season. But the good thing about a left-back who wants to attack is that he takes the risk of leaving Mo in a position where he can hurt you in transition. That has happened multiple times this season. We have to make sure we take care of that part and have a good answer to Robinson. Every team brings you challenges and Fulham will do so also."

Fulham boss Silva said of Robinson: “He’s been great for us. He’s one of the best left-backs in this league. It’s not just the way he is able to stop players, but the way he is able to help ourselves. In open play, last season he was the full-back in this league with (the) most assists and this season (he) is probably one of the full-backs with the most assists.”

The Cottagers will now want to lose Robinson, but if they do, they will reportedly command around £45million for the sale.

Spurs should offer swap deal

Tottenham don’t currently have space for a left-back, so if they are going to sign Robinson, they should offer a swap deal that would see one of their current left-backs head to Fulham. The obvious candidate is Djed Spence, who is valued at around £20million, meaning Spurs could save just under half of the Robinson fee by proposing a player-plus-cash deal.

Spence had a real resurgence last season, and he has proven himself a more than capable Premier League left-back. Like Robinson, he is also a player who likes to use his pace to get forward, and that could see Silva replace Robinson with a player who has a similar mindset while also bringing in a healthy profit.

Former Tottenham boss said of Spence and his progress last season: “To a certain extent [I've been surprised], but I've always kept an open mind about these things. There's obviously a player there, there was never any doubt about that. Why it hadn't worked out, you always try to figure out, there must be a reason. So I don't know if it's a surprise but it's a credit to him.

"I made it difficult for him, to be fair. I didn't make it easy for him, it's not like I said to him 'Djed, you're here, we love you, stay'. I purposefully made it difficult for him because I thought that was going to be the test. To see, earlier in the year when he wasn't playing or part of squads, how he was training, he was reacting to things, and he never got disengaged.

"He was always engaged and that made an impression on everyone - me, the coaches, his teammates - and from then on, it's just been all about him. All I did was say 'you've earned a shot at it, here it is' and he's been brilliant. You know there's a player there and sometimes you just need certain things to click into gear.

"The penny drops at different times for different players. For some of them it drops at 18, for some it drops a bit later when they realise this is what I have to do to get the most out of my career, and it's a credit to him. He's an outstanding player, I'm super pleased we've still got him in the building. It would have been super easy for him to be playing elsewhere."

Tottenham Hotspur are in the hunt for some new signings this summer

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank will be looking to put his own stamp on his newly inherited squad this summer. He has the chance to bring in new signings over the next couple of months. The Dane also has the opportunity to let some players head out the exit door as well if needed.

Spurs picked him as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou and he will be eager to impress. The London outfit finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table last season. Nevertheless, they were able to win the Europa League.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson

Spurs are interested in a move for Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, according to journalist Sami Mokbel. They are being linked with a swoop for the defender. His current club could face a battle to keep him at Craven Cottage amid attention from elsewhere.

Mokbel has said: “I’ve heard there is an interest in the player from Tottenham. I’m not sure how advanced it is or if it has the legs to come to fruition. If it’s the basic question of do Tottenham have an interest in Antonee Robinson, the answer to that is yes, whether that has legs, I’m not sure at the moment.”

Robinson, 27, has been with Fulham since 2020 and has become one of their most prized assets. He has made 189 appearances in all competitions, 38 of which came in the last campaign, and he has chipped in with three goals from the back. His contract at Craven Cottage runs until 2028 meaning the Whites are under no pressure to sell him anytime soon and they can wait for the right offer to come in for his signature.

Would Antonee Robinson suit Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs could see Robinson as an update on Destiny Udogie. If he joined, he would boost their defensive department. The USA international has also played for the likes of Everton, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic in the past.

Following a match away at Liverpool last term, Fulham manager Marco Silva was full of praise for him and said: “What a performance. It’s really difficult to find one moment where he wasn’t at a really high level. Not easy to come here playing against a player like (Mo) Salah, the way normally they like to expose the left-back. We took that risk, to go one-v-one, many times. He was so brave, he was so assertive, he was so aggressive in the right way and he did it so, so well.”

Silva added: “He’s improving so, so quick in some things. I know him very well from Everton, but the way he’s improving in some set-ups, defensive set-ups, being much more brave in the way he faces one-v-one situations, the way he goes inside the spaces as well.

“And of course, again, two assists form a full-back at Anfield shows the quality that he has. I remember some seasons ago, even last season, many people were talking about his decision making, but already he’s the player from our team with more assists for sure. Being clear, what a performance from him. What a performance. Brilliant, unbelievable performance from him, and I told him at the end of the game that he has to be really proud.”

Tottenham are being linked with a reported Chelsea target as they look to strengthen their attack.

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Tottenham are being linked with a reported Chelsea target as they gear up for a Champions League campaign. Spurs have lots of shopping to do, with Thomas Frank needing to improve the standard within his new squad after the same squad endured a disastrous Premier League campaign under Ange Postecoglou last term.

Daniel Levy and the Tottenham chiefs will surely understand the need to strengthen this summer, and Frank will have almost certainly demanded a certain level of recruitment before taking the job.

One of the positions Tottenham need to strengthen is out wide. Mathys Tel may have stuck around, but the Timo Werner loan experiment didn’t pan out, and there is little doubting that more competition is needed on the flanks. Spurs could make a statement signing out wide, and according to some reports, West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus is an option.

Kudus has been heavily linked wit Chelsea this summer, reportedly carrying an asking price of £65million. The winger is said to be the main option for Chelsea if they decide to replace Noni Madueke.

Spurs have been mooted as another possible option, and according to David Ornstein, the North London club could be an attractive option for the West Ham star. He told The Athletic: “They have a reported interest in him. We don’t know of it being more than him being one of the options they’re considering. We’ve reported that they enquired about Antoine Semenyo at Bournemouth having previously liked Bryan Mbeumo and Semenyo has signed a new contract.

“So yeah, Kudus is in the orbit of clubs like Tottenham. West Ham might need to sell a player and he’s their most obvious asset. I think Tottenham would carry appeal to someone like him, Champions League football and staying in London, but there will be other options as well, and I don’t think this one is close to a conclusion as of yet.”

Kudus’ struggles last season

Kudus made a big impression in his first season at West Ham, but he struggled to produce in a Hammers side that struggled as a whole last term. Addressign the winger’s form last season, Graham Potter admitted: “Yea (Kudus has struggled), I think he’s probably had a season that – from his perspective – would be a little bit disappointing.

“And it’s for different reasons, not because his lack of effort or anything like that – just sometimes these things happen. Speaking personally he’s been great with us in terms of how he’s worked every day, fantastic. He’s built his fitness up, built his condition up to the point where he can sustain things a lot better now.

“Football can go like that sometimes. You can have a little spell where it doesn’t quite happen for you in front of goal or that final pass just doesn’t quite get there. But it doesn’t take much to turn that around because how he contributed against Arsenal for example in our win there, even though he didn’t score or assist, he was a top, top player in that game and massively helped us. So the numbers do say something – but there’s also other aspects of his performance that have been really, really good.”

Spurs are looking to add more bite in midfield as well as another dynamic option on the wing this summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur continue to have a quieter transfer market so far compared to London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal as Thomas Frank gets his affairs in order.

The Blues have snapped up Liam Delap with Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro to follow. Meanwhile, Kepa Arrizabalaga has arrived at Arsenal with Martin Zubimendi seemingly imminent too.

There is still plenty of time for Spurs to get their business done. LondonWorld looks at how the team could line up next season based on current transfer rumours if a ‘sensible’ approach is taken.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘sensible’ XI according to transfer rumours

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

Defenders: Djed Spence, Castello Lukeba, Micky Van de Ven, Kyle Walker-Peters

Guglielmo Vicario will surely continue as number one between the sticks with January signing Antonin Kinsky as deputy. Thomas Frank has other areas to focus on with recruitment this summer.

One of those could be defence. Cristian Romero continues to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid with TEAMtalk suggesting that the La Liga giants will meet Spurs’ lofty £60 million asking price. Should he leave, that money could be invested in RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba according to Footmercato.

Micky Van de Ven should continue his progress under Frank, as will rising star Djed Spence, with Football Insider suggesting Kyle Walker-Peters could return to the club as a free agent following his exit from Southampton.

Midfielders: Yegor Yarmolyuk, Archie Gray, James Maddison

Tottenham Hotspur lacked bite in midfield at times last season, leaving the defence exposed and on the end of drubbings. Frank’s tactics will likely be less gung-ho than Ange Postecoglou but the addition of Yegor Yarmolyuk would help with that.

The Ukrainian has been impressing somewhat under the radar at Brentford and was one of the first players to be linked with Spurs following Frank’s switch. OneFootbal this week suggested that interest is still there from north London, with Leeds United also linked.

Spurs make two bids for West Ham forward

Wingers: Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel

Striker: Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke scored nine Premier League goals in his first Spurs campaign but there’s a feeling that there is more to come from the former AFC Bournemouth man, who had a stop-start campaign due to injury.

He’ll receive support on the flank from Mathys Tel, whose loan move from Bayern Munich has been made permanent for £30 million. There’s likely to be a new addition in the winger position too. Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze had been linked but Spurs have now sent two bids for West Ham man Mohammed Kudus, who appears the most likely target.

In other news, The blockbuster Tottenham and West Ham swap deal that could bring goals galore - opinion.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and the other London Premier League sides all have eyes on the next campaign

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The new Premier League season is just over one month away with several London sides targeting improvement - and a supercomputer has predicted how the final table will look.

Arsenal will finally look to end their 21-year wait to become Premier League champions again after finishing second for the last two campaigns. London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham will want to get themselves higher up the table and out of the bottom half.

Chelsea finished fourth last season but will now need to balance their commitments with Champions League football while also battling against player burnout as they played extra games in the Club World Cup.

Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace finished 10th, 11th and 12th last term and will be looking at moving up.

A 2025/26 Premier League Supercomputer, via BettingLounge.co.uk, has predicted how all London clubs will fare next season. The Premier League Supercomputer, conducted by BettingLounge.co.uk, is a probability model, not determined by human predictions or bias. What happens is the Supercomputer estimates the outcome of each remaining fixture based on a team’s current strength - based on factors such as league position and form - and betting market odds.

The machine then simulates the remaining games in a season 10,000 times and constructs an average league table from the 10,000 simulations, to rule out anomalous results. Here’s where it is tipping the London clubs to finish...

Louis Saha has given his verdict on the big transfer decision awaiting Crystal Palace man Eberechi Eze.

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Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Louis Saha has encouraged Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to follow his heart when it comes to a transfer move this summer.

The England international has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent transfer windows but that speculation seems to be at its highest this year after the player was instrumental in the Eagles’ FA Cup win and qualifying for Europa League football.

Eze scored the only goal in Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Manchester City to cap off a thoroughly impressive campaign. North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with interest in the player with both in need of attacking reinforcements.

Eberechi Eze sent Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur transfer advice

Speaking to Coin Poker, Premier League legend Saha was asked for his opinion on the player’s future. He said: “I really like the player. I hoped he might consider Manchester United! But Arsenal are a team that are consistently at the top or near it, that’s why they could look for Eberechi Eze. They have Martin Odegaard, who’s a bit quiet on the pitch in terms of his numbers, so I can see why Mikel Arteta might be looking to change things up.

For Tottenham, I think they need to improve how they play in attack, so that’s a move that definitely makes sense. James Maddison is out injured sometimes, and Heung-min Son is maybe on his way after serving the club brilliantly over the last decade. . There’s an obvious space in the squad to slot him into.

There are moving parts at both clubs, I’m interested to see which side he might want to link up with. For Eze, it’s a decision where he needs to go with his heart, and of course they are bitter rivals. I like players who have favourite sides, who want to play for clubs with heritage, not just the salary. I’m old school. So if he ever dreamt of Spurs or Arsenal, he should choose that one.”

Louis Saha gives Spurs Champions League verdict

Saha spent a brief stint at Spurs in 2012, between time at Everton and Sunderland. The striker was prolific in that brief spell, with a brace against Newcastle United, goal against the Gunners and a strike against Bolton Wanderers to help Spurs into the FA Cup semi-final.

The talisman was also asked who he expected to fare better in the Champions League next season between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, with both his former sides returning to the competition. He said: “That's a really good question. I think Tottenham's got more experience, but Newcastle might be on the better trajectory right now, ever since the takeover. They definitely have confidence and power on the pitch, and I love their midfield.

“For Newcastle, I think they’re only two or three additions from being able to compete in Europe and at the top of the table. They’re going to have a good season next year, and they have been patient in the market as they build.

“They’ve held their own against sides like PSG in Europe already, and I think they’re going to be a side that surprises a few people next year. If they can add to what they have, maybe two or three quality additions, I don’t see why they can’t take another forward step next season.”

In other news, Ange Postecoglou has already sent Tottenham serious warning over £55m transfer - opinion.

West Ham have rejected a £50 million bid for Tottenham Hotspur for Mohammed Kudus.

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Tottenham Hotspur appear to have concrete transfer interest in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus after their London rivals rejected a £55 million bid for the player.

Reports of that second offer come from Graeme Bailey with Spurs known to be in the market for additional wide options this summer. Mathys Tel has already made his move from Bayern Munich permanent but new manager Thomas Frank is still in the market for additional attacking impetus.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze had emerged as an option but it is now claimed that Spurs have cooled their interest in the England international. AFC Bournemouth man Antoine Semenyo is another option, but his £65 million price tag is thought to be too lofty and has made Kudus the prime target.

Tottenham Hotspur target Mohammed Kudus

The Ghana international was one of many Hammers players to endure an underwhelming campaign last time out, managing just five Premier League goals. An exit from the London Stadium appears beneficial for all with Kudus stuck in somewhat of a rut and needing a new lease of life.

The charismatic Frank appears confident that he can get the winger back to his best, but that may not be an easy task. Kudus is full of passion but that can sometimes spill into the erratic and, as he looks for a seamless transition in tenure, Frank cannot afford that.

Tottenham Hotspur know of Kudus’ temperament better than anyone. The West Ham man was sent off and then handed an FA ban having clobbered Micky Van de Ven last October.

Spurs were also handed an FA fine for failing to control their players in that match with former manager Ange Postecoglou commenting on Kudus’ lack of composure - a warning Frank and the club should take seriously.

Ange Postecoglou’s Kudus warning

The Aussie coach said: "I'm not sure what we did wrong. Yes, there was a coming together but a couple of our players had hit the deck by then, so you would like to think we would go in there and protect them.

"I thought our players controlled themselves but the FA felt differently. I didn't feel like there was anything edgy in that game at all. Kudus lost his composure but I don't think that's like him. If there was anything more, there is plenty of video evidence. The look isn't great."

Kudus was also handed a warning about his composure from former West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui, who admitted that it was part of the player’s game that had room for improvement. Lopeteui said: “Unfortunately Kudus is going to be out for three matches because his behaviour was not good and he knows that.

“He knows he has to improve because this can't happen. I hope it's the last time this happens. I'm sure it is not going to happen [again]. I talked with him and sometimes you don't have to talk a lot about this kind of situation because he knows it was a mistake. I say, for sure, that he will learn about this incident and his behaviour will handle this better in the future."

In other news, The blockbuster Tottenham and West Ham swap deal that could bring goals galore - opinion.

A swap deal between West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur could afford two Premier League stars the chance of a rebirth this summer.

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West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus is tipped to quit the London Stadium after two years this summer following an underwhelming Premier League campaign last time out.

There is no shortage of Hammers players who underperformed over the 2024/25 campaign but the fall off of the Ghanaian was one of the most notable. Kudus, who arrived at the club from Ajax for £38 million in 2023, managed just five goals and three assists in the top flight. The season prior, the forward picked up eight goals and nine assists.

Rather than a scintillating run or vital goal, the moment that epitomised Kudus’ season was a red card against Tottenham Hotspur in October that resulted in an extended FA ban. The winger struggled with his mentality and endured a barren run without a goal between Boxing Day and mid March.

Mohammed Kudus tipped to make West Ham exit

With West Ham needing to sell before they buy, offloading Kudus appears to have become somewhat of an inevitability. Football Insider suggest that the Hammers could sanction a £60 million exit. While that is well beneath the £85 million release clause in his contract, it could be spent on several new recruits to breathe new life into Graham Potter’s side.

There had been interest from Saudi Arabia in Kudus, but the player is said to be against a move to the country so early in his career. As such, a move to a Premier League rival seems the most likely and Football Insider are one of several outlets to credit Spurs with serious interest.

Thomas Frank is looking to shape his Tottenham Hotspur squad this summer and Kudus could be the man to do that. West Ham are said to be somewhat reluctant to do business with their London rival, but the chance to broker a swap deal could sweeten the deal.

Kudus’ arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could free up a player to leave with Mathys Tel also having already made the permanent move from Bayern Munich. The signs suggest that it could be Richarlison leaving north London.

Graham Potter should push for Tottenham Hotspur swap deal

The former Everton man struggled to cement a spot in the starting XI last season and is expected to play second fiddle to Dominic Solanke next term too. The 28-year-old started just two of the team’s final seven Premier League matches and only played 90 minutes on one occasion all season.

The Sun reports that the player is set to leave Spurs and could head overseas to revitalise his career with Galatasaray frontrunners. However, West Ham should look at demanding that Tottenham Hotspur send the player to London Stadium as a condition of Kudus heading the other way.

Potter is in the market for goals this summer with £27 million man Niclas Fullkrug struggling to carry the burden. Michail Antonio is also set to leave the club as a free agent and there is a void opening up for someone to lead the line.

There’s no doubting that Richarlison can score in the Premier League, he’s done so 64 times. The Brazilian is versatile too and a huge character - the type of big game player that West Ham were lacking last season.

The Spurs forward is in need of some TLC but the chance of guaranteed minutes and being a bigger fish in a smaller pond at West Ham could help Richarlison find the form he once had at Everton.

In other news, West Ham's starting XI next season based on transfer rumours as 3 new signings and Liverpool man feature.

Thomas Frank and Enzo Maresca will have to takt their search for defensive reinforcements at Spurs and Chelsea elsewhere.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have been handed a fatal transfer blow on Wednesday with news that Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new five-year deal with the club.

The 23-year-old had been linked with a transfer away from Merseyside this summer after another impressive campaign, with the two London clubs credited with interest alongside Manchester United.

Branthwaite joined Everton from Carlisle United in January 2020 and was the subject of two bids from the Red Devils last summer. Several clubs were linked again this year with the BBC naming Spurs and Chelsea as contenders.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea transfer target signs new contract

TEAMtalk had claimed that Everton were prepared to accept a £70 million bid for the defender, who new Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was said to have wanted in north London. However, that price tag was always going to be a big ask of Daniel Levy.

Spurs made the loan move of Kevin Danso from Lens permanent this summer for £21 million. Meanwhile, Chelsea are known to be in the market for a centre-back, having had to recall Trevoh Chalobah early from his loan stay at Crystal Palace last season.

Everton confirmed the new contract on Wednesday, with Branthwaite extending his stay until 2030. That deal will silence transfer talk with the player committing his immediate future to the Toffees.

Branthwaite ‘over the moon’ with Everton contract

The defender said: "I'm over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about.

"The trust the club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player."

Branthwaite made his Everton debut under Carlo Ancelotti in July 2020 and has racked up 75 Premier League appearances so far. He added: "I've been at Everton for five and a half years now and I've seen the change the club's had over the past six months.

"It's very exciting for us as a team, as players, to have that going on in the background and obviously to be starting the new season at the new stadium. The ambition was a huge thing.

"The way the manager wants us to go as a team and what he wants us to do for next season and where he wants us to challenge for has had a big impact on the decision. I think you saw towards the end of last season as a team what we can do."

In other news, Club all-but confirm next Tottenham Hotspur transfer deal as exit announced after record sale agreed.

Tottenham Hotspur have a number of other targets in mind with Bryan Mbeumo opting for Manchester United

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Thomas Frank has arrived in North London and is looking to put his stamp on a Tottenham Hotspur side fresh from the contrast of Europa League glory but Premier League struggles which led to Ange Postecoglou losing his job.

Spurs are interested in several forward players in an attempt to become a more potent attacking threat next term, with replacing the goals and influence of ageing club legend Son Heung-min a necessity.

The 2025/26 season could be a competitive one in the battle for Europe and few from outside the Spurs camp will know what to expect from Frank’s side, who can use that to their advantage. They may look set to miss out on Bryan Mbeumo, but several other transfer targets remain in the offing.

Spurs’ major targets after missing out on Mbeumo

Three top Premier League targets have emerged, with Frank evidently looking for players already thriving at this level while hoping to weaken rivals as Spurs aim to shoot up the table under the former Brentford manager.

The Athletic report that Tottenham have already made an enquiry to Bournemouth about winger Antoine Semenyo, though the Cherries’ £70m price tag may provide a stumbling block in a deal for the 25-year-old. The Ghana international would offer an alternative to Mbeumo from the right wing.

Another player in whom Spurs are reported to have a long-standing interest is Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze, who has a £68m release clause and has been targeted by several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs. The Athletic’s report states that there is no guarantee he leaves Selhurst Park this summer, though this could depend largely on whether the likes of Spurs or arch-rivals Arsenal are willing to meet his release clause.

Finally, there is Mohammed Kudus, Semenyo’s international teammate, who plays for neighbours West Ham United and could be available for £60m this summer. The Hammers may be inclined to sell for PSR reasons, though Kudus’ form declined in 2024/25 after a strong first season in England.

Which of their attacking targets should be Spurs’ priority?

With all three aforementioned players within a similar price range, the main question is likely to be who do the club feel is most worth their price tag. The likelihood is that they can only sign one of the three, with attacking players such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel already at the club.

Each signing would present differing questions as Frank decides who his top target should be. In the case of Semenyo, he has only played two full seasons in the Premier League since signing from Bristol City for £10m and last campaign was the first time he reached double figures for goals in his career. The fact Bournemouth have already made multiple sales of key players this summer has likely meant they have pushed Semenyo’s asking price higher than it would be in other circumstances. This may be a deal-breaker.

With Kudus, the issue surrounds what happened at West Ham last season. Not only did his goalscoring and creative output decrease significantly, the former Ajax man was at times accused by fans under former manager Julen Lopetegui of having attitude issues on the pitch and appearing as though he was dreaming of a big move away. Considering the struggles faced by Spurs in the league last season, it is important that Frank has the right characters on board who will continue to fight for the badge when the chips are down.

The obvious answer, who offers no doubts when it comes to character or value for money, is Eze. With five years of Premier League experience under his belt and 34 Premier League goals and an FA Cup winners’ medal to show for it, the 27-year-old is also known for his great character and inspiring story of battling against academy rejection off the pitch. The issue could be if Spurs are beaten to a deal by a Premier League rival, particularly Arsenal. While such a development would certainly cause embarrassment, it could also mean that Spurs get none of their top targets at all if they make the Palace man a priority. With the start of the new season just six weeks away, Frank and the Spurs board have a big decision to make.